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House roll call 473 · 92nd Congress · Jun 26, 1972

To pass H.R. 15507, a bill to amend the national capital transportation act of 1969, so as to provide federal guarantees of obligations issued by the washington

On Jun 26, 1972, the House voted 282–75 (HR 15507). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–32, Republicans 114–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 75 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
282
No
75
Did not vote
85
Date
Jun 26, 1972

By party

  • Democrats169 yes · 32 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans114 yes · 43 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15507: To amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to provide for Federal guarantees of obligations issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, to authorize an increased contribution by the District of Columbia, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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